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Bow Figure of an Actor, Probably David Garrick, 1750-1752. Soft-paste porcelain. Dixon Gallery ...
Figure of an Actor, Probably David Garrick
Bow Figure of an Actor, Probably David Garrick, 1750-1752. Soft-paste porcelain. Dixon Gallery ...
Bow Figure of an Actor, Probably David Garrick, 1750-1752. Soft-paste porcelain. Dixon Gallery and Gardens; Gift of Mrs. Charlotte Stout Hooker, 2008.DA.2.20

Figure of an Actor, Probably David Garrick

Manufacturer (English, 1744 - 1776)
Date1750-1752
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
DimensionsHeight: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
ClassificationsPORCELAIN
Credit LineDixon Gallery and Gardens; Gift of Mrs. Charlotte Stout Hooker
Object number2008.DA.2.20
DescriptionA man standing with a black tricorn hat tucked under one arm. He is wearing a black and gilt-edged frock coat. The coat is open and he has his proper right hand thrust into the pocket of his iron-red breeches.

It has been suggested that this figure may represent the actor David Garrick as the character of Archer in George Farquhar's Beaux's Stratagem.
Status
Not on view
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